This episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is a little different than most in terms of its structure. After some discussion about the disputed report from ESPN about the nature of Dave Hakstol's firing, the guys discuss some general hockey headlines before diving into a Kraken "Post-Mortem." That makes up the bulk of the episode, with topics ranging from what went wrong to how the team can improve. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Seattle Kraken relieved the only head coach in franchise history, Dave Hakstol, of his duties on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren decided to get together to give their quick takes and try to figure out where general manager Ron Francis will look next. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Seattle Kraken season is finally over, and there's a LOT to unpack on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. First, the guys break down the locker clean out days, including Ron Francis' end-of-season availability. They also discuss the recent news of the Kraken moving their TV broadcast to an "over-the-air" option. Then, John and Darren interview Troy Bodie and discuss his career, Kraken prospects, and what to look forward to for the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they...

It's been a tough season for the Seattle Kraken, who seem to be closing it out with a whimper. One this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Curtis, and Darren are trying to find reasons to be positive, even as this team has gotten them down. Lots more prospect talk on this one and consideration of what we can look forward to for next season. Segments include: Down on the Farm Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

A disappointing season is winding down for the Seattle Kraken, but the Sound Of Hockey guys still have plenty to talk about on their latest episode. In this one, a breakdown of Shane Wright's impressive hot streak, plus lots of prospect talk in Down on the Farm. Other segments include: You Don't See That Every Day Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This is a nice, quick little episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, with plenty of discussion about the Kraken "kids" that were called up recently from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. On this one, you'll get a breakdown of recent games, plus an update on what's been happening for Kraken prospects in the European leagues. Segments include: Down on the Farm Weekly One-Timers You Don't See That Every Day Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The guys are fresh off a trip to Vegas, Arizona, and Coachella Valley, and Darren road the Zamboni, so all things considered, they're quite chipper for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Plus, the Kraken finally broke their miserable eight-game losing streak, which brought back some semblance of positivity. Lots of fun trip recapping and prospect talk on this episode, and segments include: Down on the Farm Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY!...

It's a PACKED mega episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, with Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh in studio for the entirety of the episode. Also featured in this episode is two fantastic interviews with Kraken prospects Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton. The mood is bad after a terrible week for Seattle, but there's some incredible conversation in this one. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It was a big week at a variety of hockey levels, from high school hockey all the way up to the NHL, where the trade deadline passed, Jordan Eberle hit 1,000 games, and the Seattle Kraken lost in miserable fashion to the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys break all of that down and more, and they go around the league for a game of "Interesting or Carry On." Segments include: Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

For this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys recorded Tuesday night and predicted what would happen in advance of the Friday NHL trade deadline. Lots of good chatter in this one about the Kraken, who have been playing well, plus prospect talk and segments that include Weekly One-Timers, You Don't See That Every Day, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This one gets off the rails very quickly, as both halves of #TheExperience, Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw are in studio for the entire episode! It makes for an incredibly fun extended episode, with plenty of laughs, debates, arguments, and anecdotes. Topics range from Andre Burakovsky's improved play with the Kraken to Piper's large cat to the difference between "Florida" and the "Florida Keys." SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Seattle Kraken front office will have decisions to make. Will the team win enough in the next two weeks to convince Ron Francis to keep the group together? In this episode, the guys discuss that, plus the past week of play for the Kraken. Also, some discussion of Darren's University of Washington story on soundofhockey.com and plenty of hijinks. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE!...

As the Kraken hold onto their season by a thread, the boys are back to do some more crow talk, after Darren's crow-related complaints last week sparked lots of discussion. Seattle had two terrible games out of their All-Star / bye week break but bounced back with a shootout win against the Islanders. How long before they're forced to sell? Also on this episode, the guys discuss the Ridly Greig/Morgan Rielly brouhaha and much more in Bad Boys and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

With the Kraken still on break, the guys decided to do a mega Mailbag on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This is an extended show, with plenty of insights about the big news that broke around the league this past week and eventually a solid 30-plus minutes of Curtis, John, and Darren answering questions from listeners. Aside from the Mailbag, Weekly One-Timers is the lone segment this week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The All-Star break is here for the Seattle Kraken, who had a rough last game before the long hiatus, losing to the lowly San Jose Sharks. The boys talk about what that loss meant and how the up-and-down week could impact the team's playoff chances. After lots of Kraken talk, the guys go Down on the Farm, then do some shaming. They also talk about the disturbing allegations and the five Canadian players from the 2018 WJC getting charged. Finally, segments include Bad Boys, Weekly...

The boys are back in studio for this episode, and John and Darren popped over to Chicago Blackhawks practice on Wednesday to catch up with Ryan Donato. It's a relatively brief chat, but it's great to hear from the fan-favorite former Seattle Kraken. Also in this episode, a high level of shenanigans, including Darren talking about his harrowing arrival at BarrDown Studios for recording. Plus, discussion about the streaky Kraken's latest streak and what Seattle might do with its pending UFA's...

Things *WERE* going swimmingly for the Seattle Kraken, but then they hit a big bump in the road with illnesses and injuries hitting all at once. Fortunately, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a fantastic interview this week with long-time NHL goalie and TNT analyst, Brian Boucher. It's a fantastic interview. Also on this week's episode, Weekly One-Timers, a new "Weekly Wager," and much more. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

What a fun run this has been for the Kraken, led by goaltender Joey Daccord. John, Curtis, and Darren break down everything they've seen from Seattle's goaltender and consider the improving depth of the team with Jaden Schwartz now back in the lineup. Also in this episode, a fair dose of WJC wrap-up, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The boys are on a high after the Winter Classic, and things get even better on this one, because Alison Lukan joined them IN STUDIO for the entire episode. Come for the analysis, stay for the laughs, of which there are many. Also on this episode, Darren chatted with Joey Daccord and Yanni Gourde before the Winter Classic, and then Tomas Tatar on Wednesday after Kraken practice. This is a fun episode. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Just too much Winter Classic content! We wanted to make sure we got this out before the big event on New Year's Day, so here's an incredibly fun interview with our very good friend, Nick Cotsonika. Enjoy!

What a fun conversation with Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer for the National Hockey League. Darren and John sat down with Steve, who oversees all of the league's tentpole events, at T-Mobile Park in advance of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic. You will enjoy this!

The circus has arrived! The Winter Classic is just a few days away, and the Seattle Kraken are cruising at just the right time, with three straight wins and a seven-game point streak. The guys break it all down and share what has been working for the team lately. Also in this episode, John and Darren chatted with Shifty, the goalie mask painter who has been painting Joey Daccord's masks for years. It's a super fun and informative conversation. Segments this week include: Weekly...

It's the holiday season, and the Sound Of Hockey guys have gripes. So, in the spirit of Festivus, they air their grievances with one another and beyond on this episode of the SOH Podcast. Thankfully, the mood around the Seattle Kraken has improved a bit since the team's eight-game losing streak ended. Plenty of talk about the team's trade for Tomas Tatar, plus a breakdown of the many injuries Seattle has faced lately. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of...

The Kraken won a game, and all is right in the world. Check in with Curtis, John, and Darren, as they talk through what was going wrong during the eight-game skid for the Seattle Kraken, as well as what they did in their win over Florida to get back in the W column. This episode features a robust WJC-centric Down on the Farm, plus lots of Goalie Gear Corner. Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!